Hereford genetics a winner in MSA awards for Schutz family
The carcass quality and compliance rates of Hereford genetics have helped Jim and Angela Schutz to a top three finish in the South Australian MSA Awards.
Beef
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Hereford heifers sell to 444c/kg on AuctionsPlus
Hereford heifers have sold up to 444c/kg, purebred steers to 459c/kg and Black Baldy steer weaners to 467c/kg on AuctionsPlus.
Wagyu steers sell for 609c/kg on AuctionsPlus
A pen of 12 straight-bred 7 to 10 mths old Wagyu steers averaging 231.5 kgs from Bega, NSW, sold for 609c/kg live or $1410/head at the inaugural Premium Wagyu Sale on AuctionsPlus
Laurie Willett elected as World Shorthorn Council president
Laurie Willett has been voted in as President of the World Shorthorn Council, preceding Australia hosting the next World Shorthorn Conference in 2019.
Angus cross steers dominate Harvey Beef Gate 2 Plate
Angus and Angus influenced cattle have again proved their ability to meet MSA requirements by rising to the top in a number of categories in the 2016 Harvey Beef Gate 2 Plate Challenge in Western Australia.
Beef cattle assessment course to be hosted by Tocal
Registrations are now open for the popular Beef Cattle Assessment Course held at Tocal Agricultural College at Paterson NSW on 26 – 28 September 2016.
South Korean market up 22 per cent for Australian beef
Recent appreciations in the price of Australian cattle, both at saleyards and direct to works, have reduced the price spread between livestock prices and export beef prices, on a per kg basis.
Roads, mobile phone black spots and NBN on CCA radar
Cattle Council of Australia has called upon the major political parties to address the issues of road infrastructure, mobile black spots and the NBN network in the run-up to the July 2 election.
Growing the northern beef sector on conference agenda
Growing the northern beef industry, unlocking the agricultural potential of the north and investing in rural industries are just some of the topics on the agenda when the ABARES Regional Outlook conference comes to Darwin on 6 July.
Rain compounds pressure on tight cattle supplies
Recent rain has compounded the pressure of tight cattle supplies across the eastern states, driving over-the-hook (OTH) prices dearer.
Genomics in Angus cattle to be a focus of July forums
Angus Australia will once again be conducting a series of regional forums across Australia during July.
Entries now open for Wagyu-only online sale
A special Wagyu-only online AuctionsPlus bi-monthly sale run by the Australian Wagyu Association will focus on high quality identifiable commercial Wagyu cattle.
